Dante Gabriel Rossetti famously wrote that ‘a sonnet is a moment’s monument’ (‘Introductory Sonnet’). The same could also be said, of course, of a photograph. (Hopefully I can get away with using Rossetti as my segue to this image as I am currently studying for an MA in Victorian Art and Literature!) This photograph was taken on my honeymoon in 1993. It is the sun rising over Lake Kariba, Zimbabwe. Looking at it, I can recall the sounds of the African bush waking up, the slightest of breezes on my face, the feeling of warmth slowly returning after the chill of the night, and the anticipation at the start of my first Zimbabwe safari. A special memory, made even more special perhaps by the sad events in Zimbabwe since. All I have is a 6×4 print, having lost the negative. So the scan is inevitably grainy, the resolution too low to make a new print, but just about good enough to give the moment it records a new life on the net.
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Striking image! I love the soft orange glow and how it is reflected in the water along with the silver highlights.
Thank you very much, Wendy. It is a special place.
A nice beginning – I think I’ll monitor the progress of your Blog – perhaps some day I’ll give it a try too!
Thank you very much, John. It took me about a year from first impulse to first post!
Beautiful shot Rachael, what a fantastic scene and wonderful memory to go with it. I too have a lot of pre-digital photos that I love, but alas have also lost the negatives. All my Australia and New Zealand shots are amongst them……great excuse for another trip though 🙂
Hi Karen. Thanks! I have the same problem with my Australia and New Zealand shots. I still harbour a hope that they will turn up one day.
Hi Rachael! Congrats on your new adventure! I’m bookmarking your blog so I can check in. This shot is just one reason why. It’s beautiful and I’m glad you shared this memory with us. Hope you’ll be feeling better and are out there shooting again soon!
Hi! Thank you for popping over from Flickr. You have been such a stalwart and encouraging contact over the years. This blog will keep me enjoying photography until my back gets better. Rxx
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